- Dr. Richard D Battista, MD
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Dr. Richard D Battista, MD
Hand Surgery
- Pennsylvania, Allentown
Overview
Dr. Richard D Battista, MD works in Allentown, Pennsylvania is a specialist in Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and graduated Abington Memorial Hospital in 1994. Dr. Battista is affiliated with Saint Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Saint Luke's Quakertown Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus and practicing for 30 years
Specialties
- Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions
• Achilles Tendon Contracture• Adenocarcinoid Tumor
• Ampullary Carcinoma
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Arthritis of the Hand
• Arthritis of the Wrist
• Biceps Tendinitis
• Cat Scratch Disease
• Cataract, Posterior Polar, 4
• Chondrocalcinosis
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• Chondroma
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Craniospinal Trauma
• Cyclotropia
• Deafness Conductive - Stapedial - Ear Malformation - Facial Palsy
• Delusion
• Dental Cleaning
• Dental Extraction
• Dental Filling
• Dermatitis Due to Drugs
• Dog Allergy
• Drug Withdrawal
• Dry Skin
• Endometrial Ablation
• Enlarged Turbinates
• Esophageal Diverticulum
• Eyelid Eczema
• Fibrosarcoma
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Amines
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Chocolate
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Citric Acid Intolerance
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
• Hemofiltration
• Hyperglycemia
• Infertility Surgery
• Kawasaki Disease
• Miscarriages
• Mommy Makeover
• Multiple Myeloma
• Neurological Injuries
• Non-Opiate Pain Management
• Open Wound
• Pancreatic Insufficiency
• Paraseptal Emphysema
• Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
• Primary Dystonias
• Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
• Retrobulbar Neuropathy
• Sinus Polyp
• Sperm Retrieval (Via Electroejaculation)
• Stress Test
• Syndactyly
• Total Cystectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Urinary Disorders
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Procedures
• Arthrocentesis• Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Endoscopic
• Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Open
• De Quervain's Release
• Dupuytren's Contracture Injection
• Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Elbow Replacement
• Endoscopic Hand Surgery
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• Endoscopic Wrist Surgery
• Excision of Radius or Ulna
• Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
• Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Hand Reconstruction
• Hand Surgery
• Hand Tendon Repair
• Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Joint Drainage
• Microsurgical Procedure
• Nerve Block, Somatic
• Neuroplasty
• Non-Spinal Nerve Blocks
• Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
• Steroid Injection
• Tendon Transfer
• Total Wrist Replacement
• Trigger Finger Release
• Wrist Fusion
• Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
• Wrist Reconstruction
• Wrist Replacement
• Wrist Surgery
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 30
State License
- Pennsylvania
Education & Training
Internship Hospital
Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington, PA, USA
Year completed: 1994
Abington, PA, USA
Year completed: 1994
Residency Hospital
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Year completed: 1998
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Year completed: 1998
Fellowship Hospital
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Year completed: 2002
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Year completed: 2002
Undergraduate School
Villanova University
Graduated: 1989
Graduated: 1989
Awards
1 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
2 American Society of Surgery of the Hand
3 Assistant Professor of Surgery
4 Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
5 Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
6 Dr. Richard D. Battista, OAA Orthopaedic Specialists Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, has received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Gold Star in Lieu of Second Award) from the United States Department of the Navy for his meritorious service as
7 Lehigh County Medical Society
8 Ms. Swallow talks about her arthritis success story
9 Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
10 Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
11 Talk show featuring OAA Orthopaedic Specialists and the Hand Institute.
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Office Locations
Primary location
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
250 Cetronia Road
Pennsylvania (PA)
Allentown
18104
Phone:(610) 973-6200
Other Office Locations
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
1241 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
Pennsylvania (PA)
Allentown
18235
Phone:(570) 386-9910
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
1 Brookhill Square South
Pennsylvania (PA)
Allentown
18249
Phone:(570) 708-1981
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
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Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Advantra
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Coventry Health America
- Coventry Health Care
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Health Net
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Keystone Health Plan East
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Worker's Compensation WC
- Workers Compensation
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Affiliated Hospitals
Saint Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
360 West Ruddle Street
Pennsylvania PA,
Coaldale,
18218
Saint Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in Coaldale, PA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 3 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 2 of 3 procedures.
Saint Luke's Quakertown Hospital
1021 Parks Avenue
Pennsylvania PA,
Quakertown,
18951
Saint Luke's Quakertown Hospital is a hospital located in Quakertown, PA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 4 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus
801 Ostrum Street
Pennsylvania PA,
Bethlehem,
18015
St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus is a hospital located in Bethlehem, PA. This hospital reports jointly with St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis c...
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